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Northampton primary school teacher visits Ghana in the hope of educating students about connection and culture
A Northampton primary school teacher is currently in Ghana in the hope of spreading the message about the importance of connection and differing cultures to her students.
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Here’s how you can support a Christmas Day experience for 18-to-25 year old care leavers across Northants
Here is how you can support a wholesome Christmas Day experience for 18-to-25 year old care leavers across Northamptonshire this festive season.
Man indecently exposes himself to woman on residential street in Northampton - police appeal
A man indecently exposed himself to a woman on a residential street in Northampton.
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Man, aged 30, who was sleeping in bin in Northampton town centre and died after being crushed by lorry is named
A man who was sleeping in a bin in Northampton town centre and died after being crushed by a bin lorry has been named.
Ambulance provider for Northamptonshire moves forward with plans to reduce number of fast response vehicles despite union concerns
Plans to reduce the number of fast response vehicles (FRV), across the ambulance provider that covers Northamptonshire, are moving forward, despite concerns from unions.
Prominent Northampton school unveils plan to crack down on fights, drug use and alcohol trouble on its doorstep
A prominent Northampton school has unveiled a new safety plan to stop students from other schools starting fights with its pupils and staff.
Northamptonshire firefighters honoured for going 'above and beyond' at annual awards
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue has recognised crews across the county for their professionalism and dedication at its annual awards.
Investigation launched after Kettering KFC customer finds large deep-fried 'insect' in Zinger meal
An investigation has been launched by North Northants Council after a Kettering KFC customer found what he believes was a large deep-fried 'cockroach' in his Zinger box meal chips.
Car flipped on its roof and one driver left the scene following collision on busy Northampton road
A car overturned following a collision on a busy Northampton road – one driver also left the scene.
'Every parent's worst nightmare' - Northamptonshire girl, four, suffers severe spinal injury after simple accident at soft play centre
A four-year-old girl from a Northamptonshire village developed a severe spinal injury after a simple accident at a soft play centre – and now has to wear a back brace for 22 hours a day.
‘It sets an unwanted precedent’: Warning ignored as McDonald’s wins 24/7 trial in busy part of Northampton
A McDonald’s restaurant in a busy part of Northampton has been given permission to run a year-long 24/7 trial – despite a strong objection.
Nine arrested including two men in their 80s following Palestine Action protest in Northampton
Nine people – including two men in their eighties – have been arrested following a Palestine Action protest in Northampton.
Here’s how many gullies have been cleaned in Northampton in the past three years – and why hundreds are still missed each year, raising the risk of flooding
Here’s how many gullies have been cleaned in Northampton by WNC in the past three years – and why hundreds are still missed each year, raising the risk of flooding.
39 pictures of fans' favourite all-time Northampton Town players...has yours made the list?
When we posted an appeal on the Chronicle & Echo’s Facebook page for your favourite all-time Northampton Town player, we were flooded with comments.
Column: Is it time to simplify things?
Like it or not, we all now life in a world where communication – not customer – is king. How is it that our lives are now hostages to the clarion call of the 24/7 news cycle which takes our attention away from the immediate here and now and gives it a global perspective? Are we now more in dange...
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the most reports of violent and sexual crimes in September 2025
The ten areas in West Northamptonshire with the highest number of violent and sexual offences during the month of September 2025 have been revealed.
‘Independents matter’: Three-time award-winning food business celebrates another ‘busy’ year in Northampton
A three-time award-winning food business is celebrating another “busy” year in Northampton and continues to spread the important message that “independents matter”.
Meet the founder hoping to one day make ‘scary jump’ to run her business full-time in Northampton
Meet the founder hoping to one day make the “scary jump” to run her innovative soap business full-time in Northampton.
Man, 55, arrested after alleged incident of indecent exposure in Northampton KFC car park
A 55-year-old man has been arrested after an alleged incident of indecent exposure in a KFC car park in Northampton.
Parts of Northamptonshire included in Met Office weather warning for ice as temperatures set to drop to -3C
Parts of Northamptonshire are included in a Met Office weather warning for ice as temperatures are set to drop to -3C.